Lockets 07.01.2012
Late Georgian Heart Pearl Pendant 19th Century
Another example of the heart motif used in late 18th Century / early 19th Century jewellery. This time, the inscription…
Lockets 02.11.2011
Recovery and Regard in an Opulent Pendant
You’ll have to forgive this Jewellery Historian and Halloween fun. You know, when you deal with such a morbid subject…
Lockets 19.10.2011
A Grand Statement in an Early Pendant
Often when appraising jewels, it’s easy to lose sight of their fashionable purpose, of promoting an aesthetic that is beautiful…
Lockets 10.10.2011
Eternity in a Twist: The Hon Alice Nugent in a 1730 Mourning Locket and the Hairwork Eternity
When presented with a beautiful piece like this, one can’t help but emote. There are so many reasons why this…
Lockets 07.10.2011
Spotlight On: Hairwork Necklace and Locket
This mourning locket and chain are an excellent match, but are actually two separate pieces. The fittings only compliment the…
Lockets 03.10.2011
Spotlight On: Regard Necklace
Necklaces of course weren’t relegated to hair, and the pieces that weren’t display a union between the chain itself and…
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